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"Real Madrid wanted me to join their academy. It was a big decision to move when I was 15. It's a key..." — Juan Mata
Real Madrid wanted me to join their academy. It was a big decision to move when I was 15. It's a key age for a youngster, and you're close to your friends and family. But I moved to Madrid, and my family stayed at home. It made me mature earlier than normal. That was a very big decision, and it changed me in a positive way.
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